A1 noun 중립

amphibian

/æmˈfɪbiən/

An amphibian is a type of animal that can live both on land and in water. Most amphibians, like frogs and salamanders, start their lives in the water and move to land as they grow older.

예시

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1

The children saw a small green frog, which is a common amphibian, near the lake.

The children saw a small green frog, which is a common amphibian, near the lake.

2

The protection of every native amphibian species is a priority for the local government.

The protection of every native amphibian species is a priority for the local government.

3

Look at that cool amphibian hiding under the wet leaves!

Look at that cool amphibian hiding under the wet leaves!

어휘 가족

명사
amphibian
부사
amphibiously
형용사
amphibious
관련
amphibiousness
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Amphi' as 'Both' (like an amphitheater with seats on both sides) and 'Bio' as 'Life'. An amphibian lives 'both lives' in water and on land.

빠른 퀴즈

A frog is a type of _______ because it lives both in water and on land.

정답!

정답은: amphibian

예시

1

The children saw a small green frog, which is a common amphibian, near the lake.

everyday

The children saw a small green frog, which is a common amphibian, near the lake.

2

The protection of every native amphibian species is a priority for the local government.

formal

The protection of every native amphibian species is a priority for the local government.

3

Look at that cool amphibian hiding under the wet leaves!

informal

Look at that cool amphibian hiding under the wet leaves!

4

Biologists are studying how the amphibian respiratory system adapts to different environments.

academic

Biologists are studying how the amphibian respiratory system adapts to different environments.

5

Our environmental impact report focuses on the local amphibian population near the construction site.

business

Our environmental impact report focuses on the local amphibian population near the construction site.

어휘 가족

명사
amphibian
부사
amphibiously
형용사
amphibious
관련
amphibiousness

자주 쓰는 조합

amphibian species amphibian species
endangered amphibian endangered amphibian
amphibian habitat amphibian habitat
amphibian life cycle amphibian life cycle
protecting amphibians protecting amphibians

자주 쓰는 구문

amphibian vehicle

amphibian vehicle

amphibian landing

amphibian landing

amphibian eggs

amphibian eggs

자주 혼동되는 단어

amphibian vs reptile

Reptiles have dry, scaly skin and lay eggs on land, whereas amphibians have moist skin and usually lay eggs in water.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'amphibian' when referring to the scientific class of animals that transition from water to land. It is a more precise term than simply saying 'water animal'.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes use 'amphibian' to describe any animal that swims, like a crocodile, but crocodiles are actually reptiles.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Amphi' as 'Both' (like an amphitheater with seats on both sides) and 'Bio' as 'Life'. An amphibian lives 'both lives' in water and on land.

📖

어원

From the Greek 'amphibios', which means 'living a double life'.

문법 패턴

Countable noun Plural: amphibians Used with 'an' (an amphibian)
🌍

문화적 맥락

Frogs, the most famous amphibians, are often used in literature and folklore to represent transformation, such as the 'Frog Prince' story.

빠른 퀴즈

A frog is a type of _______ because it lives both in water and on land.

정답!

정답은: amphibian

nature 관련 단어

rainforest

A1

A thick forest in a tropical area that receives a large amount of rain throughout the year. It is a dense habitat known for having many different types of plants and animals.

tundra

A1

A large, flat area of land in very cold parts of the world, such as the Arctic. In this area, the ground is frozen and there are no trees, only small plants like moss.

wetland

A1

A wetland is an area of land that is always wet or covered with shallow water. It is a very important place where many different plants and animals, like birds and frogs, live.

coral reef

A1

A coral reef is a large underwater structure made from the skeletons of small sea animals called corals. They are usually found in warm, shallow parts of the ocean and provide a home for many types of fish.

vegetation

A1

Vegetation refers to all the plants and trees that grow in a particular area. It is used to describe the green cover of the earth, like forests or grass.

foliage

A1

Foliage refers to the leaves of a plant or tree, considered as a group. It is often used to describe the overall appearance and mass of greenery in a landscape or forest.

canopy

A1

A canopy is a cover that hangs over something, like a bed or a seat, to provide shade or protection. In nature, it is the top layer of a forest where the branches and leaves of tall trees meet to form a roof.

photosynthesis

A1

Photosynthesis is the natural process that green plants use to make their own food. They use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create energy and release oxygen into the air.

pollination

A1

Pollination is the process of moving pollen from one flower to another to help plants make seeds and fruit. This is usually done by insects like bees or by the wind.

seedling

A1

A seedling is a very young plant that has just started to grow from a seed. It usually has a small green stem and its first few tiny leaves.

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